Since we've last updated the Axle team has been hard at workputting together the beta level to send out to our backers to help us test.

Within the past few weeks we have focused on getting Axle working on the wide range of Android devices that are out there.

(One of our half-cogged gears for the Adventure levels!)

In this time we have also:

Set up our menus to work on various devices with a wide range of aspect ratios

Worked on Facebook integration and leader boards to allow you to share scores between friends

Tweaked controller physics so the game is easier to control and Axle's movement feels more natural.

More level revisions!

Usability testing

Added landmarks into levels - you can now see larger machine parts behind gears. This really helps the levels feel more like machines with pieces that work together. (We'll see if we can get some screenshots to share soon!)

Sound! We're currently in the process of putting our sound effects into levels to bring the game to life.

In other news, a few of our backer rewards have arrived. They're looking pretty good!

We shared on Facebook the coasters for the $250 reward, and here they are again: